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Tom Brady Made A One-Handed TD Catch Because It’s Training Camphttp://uproxx.com/sports/2015/07/tom-brady-training-camp-catch-julian-edelman/
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— David Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) July 30, 2015
It’s been a slow news month for Tom Brady . Maybe it’s the start of training camp, but it seems like the Patriots in general are flying under the radar . Well, this is not much, but at least it’s a nice little reminder that the Patriots are a team that plays football, and they occasionally do so in a tricky fashion.]]>

It’s been a slow news month for Tom Brady. Maybe it’s the start of training camp, but it seems like the Patriots in general are flying under the radar. Well, this is not much, but at least it’s a nice little reminder that the Patriots are a team that plays football, and they occasionally do so in a tricky fashion.

This is a fun little trick play, in which Brady hands off before leaking out and catching a pass off a reverse to Julian Edelman. I know it’s the start of camp, but the defense really fell asleep on this one, allowing Brady the space to reel in the pass one-handed. It’s a fun play, but of course the very existence of this film means it will never happen in the regular season. The element of surprise that Bill Belichick craves has been lost.

It may be June, but THE GRUMBLELORD knows full well that the blazing heat of summer is when football seasons are won or lost. And he will not let f–kups like putting the wrong third-string safety into a scrimmage go unnoticed. That may be all fine and good in Cleveland, but that’s not how things roll at the Dynastic Womb Inc.

Bill Belichick sent an entire offensive group (& coaches) on a full-field penalty lap for not having correct personnel on field. #Patriots

That’s right, coaches. RUN OUT YOUR SHAME. RUN WITH THE MEN YOU SCREAM AT, AND THEN COME TO THE REALIZATION THAT YOU ARE ALL EQUALLY THE GRUMBLELORD’S SCREAM-BITCHES.

Below is an artist’s recreation of the incident:

]]>http://uproxx.com/ksk/2015/06/bill-belichick-made-his-own-idiot-coaches-run-laps-like-its-little-league/feed/33Bill Belichick suspendednatsanalystmlbsausageThe Patriots Have Released Brandon Spikes After A Possible Hit-And-Run Incidenthttp://uproxx.com/sports/2015/06/brandon-spikes-car-crash-patriots-release-twitter-apology/
http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/06/brandon-spikes-car-crash-patriots-release-twitter-apology/#commentsMon, 08 Jun 2015 14:55:20 +0000http://uproxx.com/?p=1005869 Brandon Spikes (above right) was released by the Patriots on Monday morning, according to Adam Schefter , in the wake of a confusing incident in the wee hours of Sunday morning involving Spikes’ Mercedes on Interstate 495. It makes you wonder if the Patriots are overly sensitive to their players being involved in criminal activity, doesn’t it?]]>

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Brandon Spikes (above right) was released by the Patriots on Monday morning, according to Adam Schefter, in the wake of a confusing incident in the wee hours of Sunday morning involving Spikes’ Mercedes on Interstate 495. It makes you wonder if the Patriots are overly sensitive to their players being involved in criminal activity, doesn’t it?

Here’s what we actually know: A 2011 Mercedes Maybach belonging to Spikes was found abandoned on the median of I-495 at around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, having sustained serious front-end damage. The Boston.com article about the story has a picture of the car as found at a tow yard. State troopers who arrived on the scene asked the car’s OnStar what happened, and the magic voice on the other end told them that the driver reported hitting a deer.

The officers didn’t find a deer, but did find another car that had been rear-ended in the same area. The occupants of that car sustained minor injuries. The police statement says they are investigating possible connections between the two collisions, but they don’t know for sure yet. A Boston radio show tweeted that Spikes was scheduled to speak with police regarding the incident on Monday morning, but the Patriots didn’t even wait for the details of that meeting to emerge before cutting Spikes loose.

Perhaps Spikes should have heeded his own advice from this tweet a week ago:

]]>http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/06/brandon-spikes-car-crash-patriots-release-twitter-apology/feed/21brandon spikesmrothstein914brandon spikesMeet Patriots Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, Tom Brady’s Temporary Replacementhttp://uproxx.com/sports/2015/05/jimmy-garoppolo-tom-brady-replacement-2015-nfl-deflategate-ballghazi/
http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/05/jimmy-garoppolo-tom-brady-replacement-2015-nfl-deflategate-ballghazi/#commentsTue, 12 May 2015 14:40:36 +0000http://uproxx.com/?p=971400 seen justice for his reign of ball-deflating and investigation-ignoring. He’ll do hard time for his deeds, and by hard time, we mean he doesn’t get to cover himself in glory and uphold the Patriot Way for four games. So who will take up this most hallowed post while Brady yells at the television, provided his appeal fails?]]>

Tom Brady has finally seen justice for his reign of ball-deflating and investigation-ignoring. He’ll do hard time for his deeds, and by hard time, we mean he doesn’t get to cover himself in glory and uphold the Patriot Way for four games. So who will take up this most hallowed post while Brady yells at the television, provided his appeal fails? Why, it’s Jimmy Garoppolo, of course!

We can leave it to the goofballs over at KSK to debate Garoppolo’s (for pronunciation, think Janeane Garofalo) relative handsomeness vs. Tom Brady. While we’re here, let’s focus on his on-field potential.

It raised some eyebrows last year when Bill Belichick selected Garoppolo (now I can’t stop thinking about Janeane Garofalo) near the end of the second round of the NFL Draft, the highest the Patriots had drafted a quarterback since Drew Bledsoe. He was the fifth quarterback to be selected, and all the other quarterbacks ahead of him (Blake Bortles, Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater and Derek Carr) have started at least one game. That makes sense, since Garoppolo came out of Eastern Illinois, an FCS school, and was considered more of a developmental prospect due to the lack of high-level competition or a pro-style offense.

Eastern Illinois is also Tony Romo’s alma mater, don’t you know, and Garoppolo broke a lot of Romo’s records during his time as a three-plus year starter. You’ll probably be hearing about this connection a few times between now and the end of Brady’s suspension, if I had to guess. So let’s take a look at the tape (mute the video if you don’t want KG/Colin Kaepernick commercial flashbacks):

The first thing that jumps out at me (and I’m no scout) is his release. It’s a quick one, and that’s good, but it’s also got a little quirk. He keeps his shoulders very open to the target, giving the impression that he’s throwing across his body. Compare that to the man whose shoes he’ll fill:

See how Brady keeps his front shoulder closed and brings his throwing shoulder much more forward in his release? That’s the prototypical motion that coaches love. But you know who’s made a career out of an open-shouldered release with greater emphasis on a quick wrist flick? Tony Romo!

Romo has developed a better follow-through than Garoppolo displayed in college, but he’s had years to hone his motion and improve where Garoppolo needs to improve. NFL.com’s draft profile of Jimmy listed under his weaknesses, “Does not rip the deep out or drive the ball with high RPMs. Undershoots and often hangs the deep ball. Makes receivers work for the ball downfield and deep accuracy could stand to improve.” That stems from his throwing motion, and he’ll either have to compensate or change his mechanics. Garoppolo’s not exactly a mobile quarterback — his 40 time was just about the same as Jameis Winston — but the Patriots are used to their QB being a statue in the pocket.

Even if Brady can’t get his suspension reduced, Garoppolo has a much better pedigree than Matt Cassel or even Ryan Mallett. He’s already got a year of learning the system under his belt, and he threw a couple of passes in blowouts last season. When Brady looked old and busted during the Pats’ 2-2 start last season, there were a few nutbars calling for Garoppolo to start. That doesn’t mean much, but it speaks to the fact that Jimmy isn’t a scrub (or at least not yet).

It just figures that Bill Belichick had the Patriots set up perfectly to withstand a four-game absence from their star. They have a young quarterback with lots of potential, the tools to fit their system and a year of seasoning. If he can’t hack it, no big deal. The Patriots should be able to get at least one win out of their first four games regardless (*cough* Jaguars *cough*), and then the cavalry arrives. If Garoppolo does well, then Belichick gets to put a talented backup back in his pocket, and wait for the offseason to make the tough choice between trading him (because you know teams will want him) and keeping him for when Brady retires – or is banned for life because he can’t stop deflating his balls.

]]>http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/05/jimmy-garoppolo-tom-brady-replacement-2015-nfl-deflategate-ballghazi/feed/14Buffalo Bills v New England Patriotsmrothstein914FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 28: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the New England Patriots passes the ball during the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)ORCHARD PARK, NY - OCTOBER 12: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the New England Patriots warms up before the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on October 12, 2014 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)Bill Belichick Got Caught Checking Out Chrissy Teigen’s Bootyhttp://uproxx.com/sports/2015/04/bill-belichick-got-caught-checking-out-chrissy-teigens-booty/
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— Feitelberg (@FeitsBarstool) April 26, 2015
The picture spread like wildfire because that’s what happens on the internet.]]>

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Chrissy Teigen brought the leg show to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. Like many in attendance, Patriots coach Bill Belichick liked what he saw. He took a peek and someone took a photo.

The picture spread like wildfire because that’s what happens on the internet. Sometime later, Teigen’s hubby John Legend got a whiff of what was going on. Then he dropped this tweet.

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We use the phrase “perfect tweet” far too often here. I’m as guilty as anyone else. But damn John Legend, that’s just tremendous sir.

]]>http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/04/bill-belichick-got-caught-checking-out-chrissy-teigens-booty/feed/10Chrissy Teigen and Bill BelichickisaacandChrissy Teigen and Bill BelichickBill Belichick Chrissy TeigenThe Eagles Have Brought Tim Tebow Back To The NFL; Where Has He Been?http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/04/tim-tebow-comback-philadelphia-eagles-2015/
http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/04/tim-tebow-comback-philadelphia-eagles-2015/#commentsMon, 20 Apr 2015 16:40:06 +0000http://uproxx.com/?p=911511 Tim Tebow is back in the NFL . He’s expected to sign a contract for Chip Kelly’s Experimental Football Project, formerly known as the Philadelphia Eagles, on Monday. To some, it feels like just yesterday that Tebow was released by the Patriots after two magical months in Bill Belichick’s training camp.]]>

There’s no avoiding it now: Tim Tebow is back in the NFL. He’s expected to sign a contract for Chip Kelly’s Experimental Football Project, formerly known as the Philadelphia Eagles, on Monday.

To some, it feels like just yesterday that Tebow was released by the Patriots after two magical months in Bill Belichick’s training camp. To some, it feels like forever ago. It was actually in 2013, two measly offseasons ago. (He is only 27, after all.) So where has he been since?

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On December 30, 2013, right around the end of the NFL regular season (which one imagines he spent waiting for a phone call from other NFL teams), Tim signed with ESPN to appear on the soon-to-launch SEC Network to appear on the pregame show SEC Nation. He made his first appearance in this capacity on ESPN’s coverage of the National Championship game that January.

To some, this was Tebow’s destiny — reveling in the glory of his college days while remaining on television in a capacity that catered directly to his fan base. Of course, he remained publicly positive about rejoining the NFL, even while poking fun at his famously-unsigned self in the Super Bowl that winter:

That was a great moment for us as a nation. The less seriously Tim took his pro prospects, the less seriously we had to, right? Whatever his public stance on his football career, it was clear he was getting more ambitious in his media career. Soon, he moved up the Disney food chain.

Good Morning America

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In September 2014, Tebow joined venerable morning show Good Morning America as a contributor. He wound up appearing on the show a total of eight times in that capacity, the last of which was January 1 of this year. One of his most well-known spots was showing up in Florida stores to pay off customers’ layaway accounts.

GMA wasn’t the only way in which Tebow remained in the national consciousness. A celebrity like him (the publicly Christian, unassailably wholesome kind) will always be in demand. Hence the awkward awards show appearances and the reading of mean tweets (though that was a shameless ABC/ESPN tie-in).

Another NFL Comeback

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The signs were there to see, some just didn’t want to see them. For the umpteenth time, rumors of a revamped throwing motion cropped up, along with reports Tebow would attend the NFL Veterans’ Combine. He didn’t wind up attending, which was probably a good PR move.

A week after that first rumbling, a true disturbance in the force was sensed when Tebow had an actual workout with an actual NFL team — Chip Kelly’s Eagles. We thought it was a false alarm, but the alarm is real now. It’s very real.

Of course, the most likely scenario is that Tebow will be cut from a very crowded quarterback depth chart. But if we’ve learned one thing about Chip Kelly from this crazy offseason, it’s that we have no idea what he’s doing. So if Tim Tebow is your Week 1 starter for the Philadelphia Eagles, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Bill Belichick’s genius, unlike his likability and fashion sense, is not up for debate. He may very likely go down as the greatest coach in NFL history. Yet we sometimes take for granted that he has essentially been the Patriots’ general manager the entire time as well. If any team won four titles and made the playoffs virtually every year under a GM’s leadership, that GM would be considered a legend, too.

Belichick’s GM strategy through the years has focused on draft picks. He’s good at making them, and he’s fantastic at acquiring them. Whether by trading down in the draft to take advantage of more desperate teams or letting free agent after free agent walk away from the team and raking in compensatory picks (shout out to Grantland’s Bill Barnwell). Both of those strategies involve getting a lot of mid- to late-round picks.

With the NFL Draft inching ever closer, let’s take a look back at Bill Belichick’s most notable later round draft picks — the ones that flew under the radar at the time, that may not have even been announced on TV, but wound up being crucial parts of the Patriots’ dynastic run. In chronological order:

2000 — QB Tom Brady

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Might as well start with the biggie. Not much needs to be said about the 199th overall pick (a compensatory pick at the end of the sixth round), except that he was Tahm Effing Brady. Who knows if we’re even writing this article if this pick didn’t happen.

2002 — DE Jarvis Green & WR David Givens

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Picked in the fourth round with the 126th overall pick (acquired in the trade that sent Terry Glenn to the Packers — classic Belichick), Green was a rotation player for the Pats until 2009, but he makes this list because of his 2.5 sacks in the three games of the 2003 playoffs, which culminated in a Super Bowl victory over the Panthers.

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The Patriots’ 253rd overall pick in the seventh round, Givens only played five seasons (four with the Patriots). He was never the Pats’ primary (or even secondary) receiver, but he was automatic in the playoffs. He played in eight total postseason games, and scored a touchdown in seven of them. That’s insane.

2003 — CB Asante Samuel & OL Dan Koppen

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Samuel was an All-Pro multiple times in his career after being drafted in the fourth round (120th overall) by the Patriots. He also was at his best in the playoffs, when he totaled five interceptions (and three returned for a touchdown) in five postseasons with the Patriots. Other than Tom Brady, he was the best player Belichick ever drafted after the first two rounds.

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Due to injuries, fifth-round pick Koppen started at center for the Patriots in Week 2 of his rookie season and never looked back. He was the rock in the middle of a legendary offensive line until he broke his ankle early in 2011. He was cut the following offseason, in the grand Belichick tradition.

ROGER GOODELL: Thank you for those comments on the benefits of prescription drug abuse, Mr. Irsay. The NFL will be certain to take them under consideration. Is there anything else any of you would like to address?

BILL BELICHICK: Grumble.

GOODELL: Oh, of course, Mr. Belichick. I believe your proposal was to add four cameras to each football field to aid in instant replay and call verification, is that correct?

BELICHICK: Grumble.

GOODELL: Good. Well, unfortunately, after consulting with my advisors and the rest of the owners, we will have to table this idea for research.

BELICHICK: Grumble!?

GOODELL: Yes. Sadly, at this time, it would be cost-prohibitive for the NFL to purchase 128 cameras in order to make the game more balanced.

BELICHICK: GRUMBLE!?!?!?!?

GOODELL: I understand your concern, but we do have our researchers hard at work determining the best way to successfully implement a plan of this nature.

BELICHICK: Oh fine. Fuck the grumblelord kayfabe.

GOODELL: W…what?

BELICHICK: Roger. Mr. Goodell. Allow me to address you personally.

GOODELL: Um, sure?

BELICHICK: Good. This is some BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
UUUUUUUUUUUU-

GOODELL: *weeping softly to himself* No! Stop. Please. I… I need to get some air.

At this point, Roger Goodell began to sob uncontrollably and left the meeting room. NFL insiders reported that he was found outside curled in the fetal position repeating the phrase “Play 60″ to himself over and over.

Since the New England Patriots won their fourth Super Bowl with Bill Belichick in February, he’s been busy overhauling the team’s roster. The Patriots parted ways with defensive lineman Vince Wilfork after 11 seasons in New England, and cornerbacks Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner signed elsewhere. These moves would seem to leave some major holes in the Patriots’ defense, but somehow, Belichick always seems to find ways to win despite whatever roster concerns there may be.

And even with all that winning, Belichick remains a mystery to those who love him and those that loathe him, but underneath that nearly impenetrable facade exists a real character whose journey has been far from dull.

While we wait for the rest of New England’s offseason to play out, we wanted to shine some light on that journey and the man who traveled it by assembling 10 facts about Bill Belichick that may surprise you. Naturally, these consist of highs and lows, with a few quirky bits thrown in for good measure. At the end of this, hopefully you’ll have a greater understanding of Bill Belichick.

Coaching is in his blood.

Belichick’s father, Steve, went from working as an equipment manager for the Detroit Lions to playing for the team in 1941. Following a stint in the U.S. Navy, the elder Belichick began his long and distinguished career as an assistant coach and scout, most notably for the Naval Academy, where he worked from 1956 to 1989.

He was Jeb Bush’s classmate in high school.

It’s unclear if Belichick and the former Governor of Florida (and potential 2016 presidential candidate) were close, but they did go to the Phillips Academy at the same time. “Friday Night Lights” author Buzz Bissinger was also a classmate.

He’s already in the Hall of Fame… sort of.

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The game plan used by Belichick and the Giants’ defense to defeat the Buffalo Bills’ no-huddle “K-Gun” offense in Super Bowl XXV is on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The city of Cleveland turned against him after cutting Bernie Kosar.

Belichick’s success in New England has been helped along by Tom Brady’s run of continued greatness, but in his mostly unsuccessful term as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns in the early ’90s, Belichick wasn’t similarly blessed with All-Pro caliber personnel. Instead, the Browns had an aging local legend in the form of Bernie Kosar, who in Belichick’s third season got benched in favor of Vinny Testaverde. Inexplicably, having Testaverde out with a separated shoulder, Belichick released Kosar due to “diminishing skills” and put the hopes of the 5-3 Browns into rookie Todd Philcox’s hands. The results were not good with the Browns finishing the season at 7-9. At one point, Belichick reportedly received FBI protection due to death threats that he received for cutting Kosar.

Though the Browns would go 11-5 in 1994, Belichick was never able to win back the fans, and he was gone a season later after everything fell apart in Cleveland, and owner Art Modell announced that he was moving the team to Baltimore. Interestingly enough, Belichick’s replacement was Ted Marchibroda, the man who gave him his first job in 1975.

]]>http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/03/10-things-you-probably-didnt-know-about-patriots-coach-bill-belichick/feed/5bill-belichick-patriots-coachjasontabrysbill-belichick-patriots-coachbill-belichick-coach-patriots-2One Brilliant Couple Used This Bill Belichick Picture For A ‘Save The Date’http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/03/one-brilliant-couple-used-this-bill-belichick-picture-for-a-save-the-date/
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— New England Patriots (@Patriots) March 10, 2015
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Scott Julian and Jessica Dempsey are my heroes. I sincerely hope they live happily ever after, til death do them part. That being said, they’re getting married on a Saturday during the football season. That right there’s a bit disturbing.]]>

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Scott Julian and Jessica Dempsey are my heroes. I sincerely hope they live happily ever after, til death do them part.

That being said, they’re getting married on a Saturday during the football season. That right there’s a bit disturbing. That right there gives me pause. Maybe Jessica isn’t the cool, hip, football-loving fiancee Scott thinks she is. Maybe, just maybe, Scott’s being duped into this whole marriage thing.

]]>http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/02/bill-belichick-is-starving/feed/0belichickeatcmottrambelichickeatWatch Bill Belichick Brilliantly Deflect Questions About DeflateGate On ‘The Late Show’http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/02/watch-bill-belichick-brilliantly-deflect-questions-about-deflategate-on-the-late-show/
http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/02/watch-bill-belichick-brilliantly-deflect-questions-about-deflategate-on-the-late-show/#commentsThu, 12 Feb 2015 14:15:44 +0000http://uproxx.com/?p=843304 DeflateGate during an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Belichick on gas laws: “We all know as the footballs get colder, they deflate…scientifically.” Belichick on Southie scientists: “I never realized there were so many Patriots fans that were scientists, physicists and college professors that understood it that well.]]>

Professional curmudgeon Bill Belichick briefly addressed the ridiculousness of DeflateGate during an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Belichick on gas laws:

“We all know as the footballs get colder, they deflate…scientifically.”

Belichick on Southie scientists:

“I never realized there were so many Patriots fans that were scientists, physicists and college professors that understood it that well. We learned a lot in a hurry. Should have gotten college credit for that.”

Belichick on deep throat:

Letterman: “Where did the leak come from? Did it come from my Colts.”Belichick: “Dave, we’re just out there playing a game, doing the best we can.”

The Super Bowl is a little more than two hours away, and the players and coaches are making their way into the stadium. Bill Belichick arrived wearing a “don’t tread on me” shirt that looks like he bought it at a Tea Party rally in 2009, and has been looking for an excuse to finally wear it out.

So, what statement was Belichick making with this shirt? Well, you could just say that a reference to a Revolutionary War era cartoon is a tie-in to the name “Patriots,” but that’s boring, so let’s have fun with this. I have a few theories:

2. He decided to declare his support for Scott Walker’s 2016 Presidential Campaign in front of the biggest possible audience.

3. He’s showing some love to his favorite Metallica deep cut.

I’m sure you guys will come up with your own fun solutions for Belichick’s choice of attire. Game starts in about two hours, people.

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http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/01/friday-sports-conversation-why-do-people-hate-the-new-england-patriots/#commentsFri, 30 Jan 2015 19:40:11 +0000http://uproxx.com/?p=781154 Ashley Burns : For better or worse, I am a Miami Dolphins fan, so my hatred of the Patriots stems from the fact that this is a franchise that went from being a ridiculous joke to an AFC East dynasty and perennial playoff/Super Bowl contender.]]>

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Well here we go everyone, let’s jump right into this week’s Friday sports conversation. Why do people hate the Patriots? Why do people hate them with the fire of a thousand suns? Is it because of their success? Is it because Tom Brady’s so damn beautiful?

Or maybe, just maybe it’s the fans themselves. “They hate us cause they ain’t us.”

For better or worse, I am a Miami Dolphins fan, so my hatred of the Patriots stems from the fact that this is a franchise that went from being a ridiculous joke to an AFC East dynasty and perennial playoff/Super Bowl contender. The Dolphins, on the other, simply adopted the ridiculous joke part and failed to pick up on that whole aspect of becoming really good. I don’t give a crap about the cheating, as much as I hate the Pats for not just beating Miami on the field, but also beating them by taking Wes Welker away for nothing. Would Welker have become an amazing possession receiver if he’d stayed in Miami and played for a gaggle of QBs with a combined Madden skill rating of -16? Probably not. So of course he went to New England and became awesome. F*ck the Patriots for being so good. F*CK THEM F*CK THEM F*CK THEM F*CK THEM F*CK THEM F*CK THEM.

It’s tough for me to answer this in just a few sentences because the list is so plentiful, so instead I’ll answer it in one long run-on. It’s because every time they’ve won some kind of controversy has followed them there whether it be the tuck rule or spygate or deflategate which to me implies that if not for bending the rules or breaking the rules or having the rules interpreted in a way that makes no sense to logic and reason they’d be lucky to have one Super Bowl win let alone three of them and in addition Bill Belichick is the worst human being to ever grace the planet bar none and this may be a bit off topic but if the Patriots are the easiest NFL team to hate the Seahawks are right up there with them so is it possible that both teams can lose on Sunday or maybe all the key players from both teams get slightly injured in a fiery bus crash on the way to the stadium is that too much to ask I don’t think so Go Bears!

Let’s face it — everyone hates the New England Patriots because Tom Brady is just so damn pretty. From his luscious lips to those ugh-inducing UGG boots, the longtime quarterback is a perfect target for the ire of anyone with a good personality. I mean, why else would he have such a deflated income — his ball-handling skills?

Listen, not to go all totally out of conscious, but just think about this, Stephen A., honest to God. When we – the first time we created something called a tuck rule, it’s the only reason we know – I’m just being honest! – the only reason we know who Tom Brady is, because of a tuck rule! There’s no such thing as a tuck rule! If the ball is in your hand, and I knock it out your hand, whether it’s going backwards, forwards, lateral, sideways, however it’s coming out, that’s a freaking fumble!

But guess what we created? We created a freaking tuck rule!

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http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/01/ufcs-nick-diaz-tears-bill-belichick-apart-in-this-tremendous-mashup/#commentsWed, 28 Jan 2015 19:40:24 +0000http://uproxx.com/?p=781044 collection of quotes proved that Nick Diaz is quick to speak his mind on any number of topics. Now, we get the main event of UFC 183 weighing in on DeflateGate, as he questions New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick. Diaz says Bill is mad because “you’re full of shit and everybody knows it”.]]>

Yesterday’s collection of quotes proved that Nick Diaz is quick to speak his mind on any number of topics. Now, we get the main event of UFC 183 weighing in on DeflateGate, as he questions New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick. Diaz says Bill is mad because “you’re full of shit and everybody knows it”. I’m just sad Nick didn’t get a chance to drop another “don’t be scared, homie”.